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BROWBEATS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word browbeats. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word browbeats. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BROWBEATS

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bulldozes
verbv
verb

• flatten with or as if with a bulldozer

bullies
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

coerces
verbv
verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

dominates
verbv
verb

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• be in control

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• be greater in significance than

• look down on

hectors
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

verb

• be bossy towards

intimidates
verbv
verb

• make timid or fearful

• to compel or deter by or as if by threats

oppresses
verbv
verb

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• cause to suffer

overawes
verbv
verb

• subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

tyrannizes
verbv
verb

• rule a country as a tyrant

• rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

bully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

ballyrag
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

bullyrag
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be bossy towards

cow
nounn
noun

• female of domestic cattle:

• mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'

• a large unpleasant woman

verb

• subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

domineer
verbv
verb

• rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

hector
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

verb

• be bossy towards

intimidate
verbv
verb

• make timid or fearful

• to compel or deter by or as if by threats

strong-arm
verbv
adjective satellite

• impelled by physical force especially against resistance

verb

• use force against

• be bossy towards

• use physical force against

swagger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

adjective satellite

• (British informal) very chic

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

boss around
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

push around
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

Best Hypernyms For BROWBEATS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for browbeats, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blarney cajole coax intimidate inveigle palaver sweet-talk wheedle

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